High Performance Sport

Welcome to High Performance Sport, located at 130 Anzac Avenue in Dunedin, New Zealand. As an establishment, point of interest, and store, we are dedicated to providing athletes and coaches with the edge they need to succeed at the highest level of elite sport.

At High Performance Sport, we understand that winning margins are incredibly small at this level, which is why everything we do is focused on making performances just microseconds faster or millimeters further, ultimately putting more New Zealanders on the podium. We work in partnership with National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) to ensure repeatable success for New Zealand on the world stage.

Our institution focuses on specific sports and campaigns, with an emphasis on performance pathways, wellbeing, engagement, and funding and investment. We aim to develop a truly integrated end-to-end performance pathway that identifies and develops potential talent, supports high performance athletes and coaches, and retains talent even after retirement from competition.

We believe that great coaching is critical to athlete performance and wellbeing, which is why our coach development initiatives are purposefully integrated alongside our athlete pathway. We strive to create enriching performance environments that empower and support individuals to reach their potential and thrive in both their sporting and non-sporting lives.

Whatever support our high performance athletes and coaches need, we have it available through our regionally based Performance Pathways team and our national network of training facilities across the country. Our connected national network ensures that future, current, and retiring high performance athletes and coaches receive support in areas such as performance, development, and transition.

High Performance Sport's Funding and Investment framework is designed to maintain the targeted approach that has led to ongoing international success for Kiwi athletes. Additionally, we have increased support for the overall wellbeing of those in the system and invested in a wider range of sports to achieve results that inspire all New Zealanders.

Furthermore, we offer Prime Minister’s Scholarships, which support athletes, coaches, support team members, and officials in gaining educational or professional qualifications while continuing to participate in their respective sports.

Lastly, we are proud to introduce WHISPA, an HPSNZ initiative specifically designed to support the health, wellbeing, and performance of female athletes. WHISPA brings together technical experts from various specialties to facilitate education, research, and best practice approaches to supporting women in sport.

At High Performance Sport, we are committed to providing the necessary resources and support to help athletes and coaches excel in their chosen fields. Join us in our mission to elevate New Zealand's performance on the world stage.